Dr Will's Tarawera Ultra Kit

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I'm trying to stay as lightweight as possible for the 2020 Tarawera Ultra. The easiest way to cut down on excess weight is by minimising the amount of unnecessary water you carry.
For the Tarawera Ultra, I'll use three different pieces of kit to ensure I'm staying lightweight, but also have enough water as the day goes on.


My gear list on Amazon.

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